Tight spine and clean text with pen marks on inside cover and remainder mark on book head "The Parasites" by Daphne du Maurier is a vintage hardcover book published in 1950 by Doubleday. It is a first printing and part of the Parasites series. The book is written in English and falls under the genre of modernist fiction, focusing on themes of action and adventure. With 305 pages, it is intended for a wide audience of young adults and adults, making it a classic addition to British literature. The book is not signed and features illustrations by various artists, making it a special edition for collectors of literary works.